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38 <br /> • appoints the fifth member of the social services board; <br /> • assists the county social services director in planning the department's proposed <br /> budget; <br /> • establishes county policies for public assistance and social services programs <br /> (consistent with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, and policies); <br /> • advises county and municipal authorities on the development of policies and <br /> plans designed to improve social conditions in the community; and <br /> • carries out other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the General <br /> Assembly, the state Social Services Commission, the state Department of Health <br /> and Human Services, and the board of county commissioners. <br /> What are your Board/Commission's most important accomplishments? <br /> • 2023-24 budget approval <br /> 2023-24 outside agency funding recommendations <br /> • Policy formation and approval <br /> • Continued oversight for programs of human services <br /> List of Specific Tasks, Events, or Functions Performed or Sponsored Annually. <br /> • Budget approval including review of relevant outside agency applications <br /> • Policy review and development <br /> • Evaluation of the DSS Director <br /> Describe this board/commission's activities/accomplishments in carrying out BOCC <br /> goal(s)/priorities, if applicable. <br /> • Budget approval <br /> • Policy formation and approval for programs supporting BOCC Goal 1 <br /> • Oversight for programs of human services <br /> Describe the collaboration relationship(s) this particular board has with other advisory <br /> boards and commissions? <br /> The Board does not currently meet with other advisory Boards although staff collaborate <br /> with other human services departments. <br />